Artworks Feature: Michael Nyman

British composer Michael Nyman is best known for his many film scores and soundtracks; The Piano, Gattaca, The Draughtsman's Contract. He's now turning his attention to photography and making films of his own. Some were screened recently for an exhibition called Cine Opera at the Brickworks in Sydney.

Regina Botros spoke to Michael Nyman during his recent visit to Australia about this move into film-making and the way he's using sound and music in this new medium. While in Australia, Michael Nyman was also involved in the Conservatorium of Music's 101 Compositions for 100 years. It's a global scheme to generate 101 new compositions over seven years to coincide with the Conservatorium's centenary in 2015.